They were always changing things up, good or bad, depending on how much you like change. Tried to be costumer-centric. Held quarterly meetings to give employees the state of the company and keep them informed. Decent salaries and benefits, held annual employee appreciation events

Cons

When we got by JPMC, although at least we got decent layoff packages and job services.

I have been working at Washington Mutual full-time (more than 10 years)

Pros

They provided a monthly draw against my unlimited income as a commissioned employee (about $3,000/month). Annual trips for achieving Presidents Club - all expenses paid including exceptionally gorgeous hotels (upscall Hyatt / Marriott) usually at tropical destinations like Hawaii. Awards and recognitions at the annual banquet.

Cons

Be at quota and everyone will be happy. Even if you are not at quota they will support you any way they can in order to achieve that goal. 401k contribution was 10% up to the 10,000 mark annually. Guaranteed rate of return on same. Golden parachute after 5 years which was 10% of your annual income they they simply "gave" to you in an account that they held and managed until you left.

Advice to ManagementAdvice

Stop emailing so many memos!! Just have a weekly sales meeting / call from immediate supervisor to inform loan originators of policy changes. If it is so important that everyone must be informed that same day - then blast an email as "priority". Commissioned reps have more on their mind then to constantly check their email from corporate (expecially when they get several per day).

Washington mutual was a great place for a college student pursuing a business degree to start a career in a business environment, specifically in finance or economics. They were well structured and had proper training for individuals, regardless of their role, to succeed in their job.

Cons

Difficult to move up in the company. It appeared as if seniority took precedence to talent. My Branch Manager was an assistant for 16 years before she got a shot to run her own branch.